Felon arrested with stolen gun in downtown Seattle

An armed felon who was threatening to shoot someone during a phone call on Third Avenue was arrested after quick action by a nearby resident and police, officers said Sunday.

The felon was holding the handgun shortly after midnight in the 1900 block of Third Avenue.

“Officers quickly responded to the area and located the suspect near Virginia Street,” Detective Renee Witt said in a statement. “When he saw the officers approaching, the male took off running. After a brief foot pursuit, the suspect was taken into custody, and a .40 Smith & Wesson pistol was recovered from a pocket in his pants.”

The gun was stolen in a 2010 car prowl, Witt said. Because he’s a felon, the man is prohibited from carrying a firearm. He also warrants, including a federal case, police said.

The man was booked into King County Jail and is expected to have his initial court appearance Monday afternoon.